Senior Project Architect – Hybrid Work & Impact

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career advancement

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Architect for a distinguished architectural practice in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will lead a portfolio of complex projects, guiding them from concept through to completion while upholding design excellence and regulatory compliance.

You will manage design teams, mentor junior staff, liaise with clients and contractors, and drive schedules and budgets to deliver high-quality outcomes on time.

Qualifications

• Requires professional degree in Architecture and SACAP registration.
• 8–10 years post-graduate experience, with significant project leadership.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD; strong knowledge of SA building regs and JBCC/FIDIC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of architectural projects from concept to completion.
• Manage project teams, providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior architects and staff.
• Serve as primary liaison for clients, consultants, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations and standards.
• Oversee preparation of detailed drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Review and approve construction drawings and submittals.
• Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals and client presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Client liaison

Project delivery

Team management

Communication

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Architecture degree

SACAP registration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Architect for a distinguished architectural practice in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will lead a portfolio of complex projects, guiding them from concept through to completion while upholding design excellence and regulatory compliance.

You will manage design teams, mentor junior staff, liaise with clients and contractors, and drive schedules and budgets to deliver high-quality outcomes on time.